Personalized Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Insights from Sports Dietitian Jena Brown

Episode 29 • November 17, 2025 • 00:26:32

Hosted By

Ronnie Harper Tavis Piattoly Margaret Downs Samuel Bullard

Show Notes

Jena Brown, RD, CSSD, discusses data-driven sports nutrition, biomarker testing, hydration strategies, and balancing technology use for endurance athletes.

 

Connect with Jena

Instagram: @victoremnutrition

Facebook@victoremnutrition

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://victorem.com 

 

https://www.mysportsd.com/ 

 

#SportsNutrition #EnduranceAthletes #PersonalizedFueling #HydrationStrategies #PerformanceData #BiomarkerTesting #NutritionForRunners #SportsDietitian

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Episode Transcript

Summary In this episode of the Eat to Win podcast, host Margaret Downs and guest Jenna Brown discuss the intricacies of sports nutrition, particularly for endurance athletes. They explore the importance of personalized nutrition, hydration strategies, and the role of biomarker testing and wearable devices in optimizing performance. Jenna shares her journey into sports nutrition, the challenges athletes face, and how to balance data with foundational nutritional principles. The conversation also touches on supplement recommendations and the significance of third-party testing for safety and effectiveness. Takeaways - Liquid Fuel is designed to provide stable energy for athletes. - Jenna Brown emphasizes the importance of an integrative approach to nutrition. - Understanding an athlete's ecosystem is crucial for personalized nutrition. - Hydration challenges include both dehydration and over-hydration. - Biomarker testing can help identify nutritional needs before problems arise. - Sweat rate is essential for personalizing hydration strategies. - Athletes often respond well to data-driven insights about their nutrition. - Third-party testing ensures supplement safety and effectiveness. - Personalized nutrition is not one-size-fits-all; it varies by individual. - Carbohydrate myths persist in sports nutrition discussions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Personal Journey 03:13 Integrative Approach to Nutrition for Endurance Athletes 05:44 Challenges in Hydration and Nutrition Mindset 08:40 Leveraging Biomarker Testing and Wearable Devices 11:15 Personalizing Hydration Protocols for Performance 14:46 Balancing Data Reliance and Nutritional Foundations 17:43 Individualized Supplement Recommendations and Safety 20:37 Rapid Fire Round and Conclusion

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